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Post by muscari on Sept 3, 2017 16:53:53 GMT -6
OMG @easilyunamused 17 days ??!!! I'd be dead meat. So glad YH will soon be home again. When is your move scheduled for? You are a rockstar for getting thru all this in one piece! Idk if I'd call myself in one piece. 😆 And we pack up the moving truck on Tuesday and drive out on Wednesday! I'm so ready for things to calm down. Not long now! Hopefully things will settle down for you soon after the move. You deserve it!
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Post by cali on Sept 3, 2017 16:56:11 GMT -6
king26, I was totally in your shoes a couple days ago and was ready to quit but I feel like yesterday things started to improve just a little, enough to make me hang in there and keep trying. One thing I did on the advice of an LC is started taking a supplement called More Milk Plus by motherlove. I got it at Target but they also have it on Amazon and probably many other places. I feel like it has helped my supply a bit already and it's only been two days. I'm still nowhere near 100% happy with BFing but I do feel like it's getting better. This morning my gave M a bottle of pumped milk and I pumped almost 3 oz which is way more than I ever have before. And fwiw, I have never leaked breast milk. Just do what's best for you, because your emotional well being is important and baby will be nourished just as well on formula as he would at the boob.
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Post by cali on Sept 3, 2017 16:57:35 GMT -6
@easilyunamused, you're super amazing! MH only has one more week off work and I'm already stressing thinking about him going back! So glad yh is coming home! GL with the move!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2017 17:11:26 GMT -6
@easilyunamused, you're super amazing! MH only has one more week off work and I'm already stressing thinking about him going back! So glad yh is coming home! GL with the move!! Thanks lady! Hope you've been feeling better and glad to hear breastfeeding is going better.
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Post by muscari on Sept 3, 2017 17:53:39 GMT -6
@easilyunamused, you're super amazing! MH only has one more week off work and I'm already stressing thinking about him going back! So glad yh is coming home! GL with the move!! That is me, too. I so wish MH could stay home longer! Hourwise he could but planningwise they are so strapped at work they wouldn't let him take a longer leave 😔
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Post by cwbh928 on Sept 3, 2017 18:10:30 GMT -6
I'm sorry king26 that it feels like such a struggle. BF can have many frustrating moments especially right now and is definitely not just a one size fits all for everyone. I think you need to do what's best for you and if that means formula so be it. Baby will be happy and fed either option 😊 Also I haven't done much either as far as leaving and doing stuff so don't let your parents get to you. He is still only 10 days old This^ you are certainly not alone and definitely not a broken record. Breastfeeding is not always as easy or as textbook as some make it sound. It's not a one size fits all, you will find what works for you. Also I am a month out and I barely have been out of the house. Plus with our first we didn't go anywhere for like 2 months. To each their own, do what you are comfortable with!
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Post by kristyw on Sept 3, 2017 19:04:37 GMT -6
Anyone else dealing with cracked/bleeding nipples?
I saw a LC on Thurs because her latch was really painful. It seemed like we fixed it, but the next day my nipples were both bleeding and so painful. I'm hoping its just because the damage was already done from the bad latch and not that it was still bad. I switched to just pumping when she wants to eat but I hate pumping. My nipples seem to be looking better and pumping never hurt. I'm hoping tomorrow I can get back to just nursing her and ditch the pump for a few weeks until I go back to work. I don't know what I'm looking for here. But commiseration ladies, breastfeeding is tough.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2017 19:16:18 GMT -6
Anyone else dealing with cracked/bleeding nipples? I saw a LC on Thurs because her latch was really painful. It seemed like we fixed it, but the next day my nipples were both bleeding and so painful. I'm hoping its just because the damage was already done from the bad latch and not that it was still bad. I switched to just pumping when she wants to eat but I hate pumping. My nipples seem to be looking better and pumping never hurt. I'm hoping tomorrow I can get back to just nursing her and ditch the pump for a few weeks until I go back to work. I don't know what I'm looking for here. But commiseration ladies, breastfeeding is tough. Ouch! Can you get some nipple shields while they heal?
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Post by cwbh928 on Sept 3, 2017 19:19:41 GMT -6
Anyone else dealing with cracked/bleeding nipples? I saw a LC on Thurs because her latch was really painful. It seemed like we fixed it, but the next day my nipples were both bleeding and so painful. I'm hoping its just because the damage was already done from the bad latch and not that it was still bad. I switched to just pumping when she wants to eat but I hate pumping. My nipples seem to be looking better and pumping never hurt. I'm hoping tomorrow I can get back to just nursing her and ditch the pump for a few weeks until I go back to work. I don't know what I'm looking for here. But commiseration ladies, breastfeeding is tough. The first week I dealt with this. I didn't really need it, but I started using a nipple shield and it has been great. I used it with my first son because my nipples were flat.
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Post by kristyw on Sept 3, 2017 19:23:01 GMT -6
@easilyunamused cwbh928 I used a shield with DS but was trying to avoid it this time. He wouldn't ever nurse without it. I guess it could be better than pumping though. I'll see how tomorrow goes and get one if it's still bad.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2017 20:21:46 GMT -6
@easilyunamused cwbh928 I used a shield with DS but was trying to avoid it this time. He wouldn't ever nurse without it. I guess it could be better than pumping though. I'll see how tomorrow goes and get one if it's still bad. Ah ok! Good luck. I have some too, but just kept nursing without them. Sometimes I really wonder how we've been able to keep our species alive with how hard breastfeeding can be. 😕
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Post by muscari on Sept 3, 2017 23:18:34 GMT -6
The first week I dealt with this. I didn't really need it, but I started using a nipple shield and it has been great. I used it with my first son because my nipples were flat. My uncooperative nipples made it impossible for D to latch properly and she (and I) became increasingly frustrated eith trying.. then my PP caregiver suggested I try a nipple shield and tada that did the trick! BFing has gone like a charm since (nor counting some worry about supply&supplementing and clusterfeeding etc heh) Now I read in multiple places how using a shield could influence your supply negatively and that you should use one on2lu for a short period of time. I tried to take it off and relatch her 5min into nursing but that isn't working. Did you find with your first that your nipples changed over time to where you didn't nees the shield no more or did youvcontinue to use it for a long time?
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Post by cwbh928 on Sept 4, 2017 1:45:51 GMT -6
The first week I dealt with this. I didn't really need it, but I started using a nipple shield and it has been great. I used it with my first son because my nipples were flat. My uncooperative nipples made it impossible for D to latch properly and she (and I) became increasingly frustrated eith trying.. then my PP caregiver suggested I try a nipple shield and tada that did the trick! BFing has gone like a charm since (nor counting some worry about supply&supplementing and clusterfeeding etc heh) Now I read in multiple places how using a shield could influence your supply negatively and that you should use one on2lu for a short period of time. I tried to take it off and relatch her 5min into nursing but that isn't working. Did you find with your first that your nipples changed over time to where you didn't nees the shield no more or did youvcontinue to use it for a long time? My nipples never changed and my DS1 could never latch right either. So I used mine the entire year I breastfed. I personally didn't noticed a change in my supply from it. My supply dropped when I went back to work for a few months and didn't pump like I should have. I'll probably use the nipple shield the entire time I breastfeed this time too. It just makes my life a little easier and my nipples safe! Lol
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Post by muscari on Sept 4, 2017 2:00:13 GMT -6
My nipples never changed and my DS1 could never latch right either. So I used mine the entire year I breastfed. I personally didn't noticed a change in my supply from it. My supply dropped when I went back to work for a few months and didn't pump like I should have. I'll probably use the nipple shield the entire time I breastfeed this time too. It just makes my life a little easier and my nipples safe! Lol Thank you! This makes me feel so much better. And yup it does make things a little easier and it is nice not to have to worry about cracked nipples and all cause of a wrong latch.
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Post by pennylane on Sept 4, 2017 2:50:13 GMT -6
My baby is here! She was born about 5 hours before I was scheduled to be induced. I'll update with the whole story soon.
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Post by kristyw on Sept 4, 2017 2:56:56 GMT -6
Congrats pennylane! I'm glad baby decided to shoe up on her own!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2017 2:57:42 GMT -6
My baby is here! She was born about 5 hours before I was scheduled to be induced. I'll update with the whole story soon. Yay! Congrats!
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Post by addymac on Sept 4, 2017 3:43:15 GMT -6
Anyone else dealing with cracked/bleeding nipples? I saw a LC on Thurs because her latch was really painful. It seemed like we fixed it, but the next day my nipples were both bleeding and so painful. I'm hoping its just because the damage was already done from the bad latch and not that it was still bad. I switched to just pumping when she wants to eat but I hate pumping. My nipples seem to be looking better and pumping never hurt. I'm hoping tomorrow I can get back to just nursing her and ditch the pump for a few weeks until I go back to work. I don't know what I'm looking for here. But commiseration ladies, breastfeeding is tough. Honestly this is why I started pumping. It hurt so much to put him on the breast bc my nipple pain I needed a few days off for them to heal. They're starting to hurt again badly but I can't keep up with his feeding to make a stash for more than one feeding. My mom got me anipple shield but I haven't tried it yet- I think I will today.
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Post by addymac on Sept 4, 2017 3:43:35 GMT -6
My baby is here! She was born about 5 hours before I was scheduled to be induced. I'll update with the whole story soon. Yay!!! Congrats mama!!
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Post by muscari on Sept 4, 2017 5:02:11 GMT -6
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Post by muscari on Sept 4, 2017 5:03:31 GMT -6
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Post by jt2378 on Sept 4, 2017 6:57:22 GMT -6
Congrats pennylane! Can't wait to hear more about baby girl
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Post by cali on Sept 4, 2017 7:09:20 GMT -6
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Post by addymac on Sept 4, 2017 8:25:21 GMT -6
Has anyone had thrush? I don't see any of the white spots but I have nipple pain that I would describe as sharp, burning, searing even when he's not feeding, and an insanely itchy boob. Plus I had a yeast infection at time of delivery that I'm getting treated for now. La leche league articles seem to point to thrush but how would I know if it's not just insane nipple pain from soreness? I think my nipple looks mostly healed from when it was cracked and had a scab on it before I started pumping, so it looks way better than before.
How do I know?? If it's not thrush, then why the duck is my boob getting so damn itchy and why does the pain persist nonstop? It's been almost two hours since he ate from that boob and the pin and itchiness is still there.
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Post by pepperpottsj on Sept 4, 2017 8:36:23 GMT -6
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Post by cwbh928 on Sept 4, 2017 8:41:03 GMT -6
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Post by pepperpottsj on Sept 4, 2017 8:42:56 GMT -6
This kid needs to vacate, I'm exhausted and uncomfortable 😠this has to be my karma for being 2 weeks late during a heatwave??
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2017 9:01:44 GMT -6
This kid needs to vacate, I'm exhausted and uncomfortable 😠this has to be my karma for being 2 weeks late during a heatwave?? Hugs pepper! Those last few days/ weeks are the worst! Are you dilated at all?
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Post by thinkchocolate05 on Sept 4, 2017 9:11:34 GMT -6
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Post by muscari on Sept 4, 2017 10:27:02 GMT -6
pepperpottsj oh gosh I am so sorry you are in the middle of a heatwave!!! Sending you loads of fans and icecream and an eviction notice for baby!!
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